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Yusuf Presented with the Echo Award
Yusuf has been awarded the prestigious ECHO Award for his life’s work as a musician and ambassador for peace between cultures. On receiving the award Yusuf said, “I do not believe in the theory of a clash of civilizations; I believe humanity is one civilization, like a river made up from many sources. What is
Yusuf Joins the ‘Dear Mr Fantasy’ Bill
Yusuf is the latest addition to the Jim Capaldi tribute show, Dear Mr Fantasy. Taking place at the Roundhouse on Sunday 21st January, the concert celebrates the music of Jim Capaldi and his band Traffic. Proceeds from the event are going to benefit Jubilee Action, the Brazilian street children charity. Jim’s wife, Aninha Capaldi, said
Yusuf Awarded Mediterranean Peace Prize
In a wonderful start to 2007, Yusuf has learned he will be awarded the Mediterranean Prize for Peace for his continued work to increase peace around the world. The Mediterranean Prize for Peace is shared among various categories including Peace, Culture, Art, Diplomacy, Institutions, Social Promotion, Information, Literature, Cinema, Creativity and Architecture. It is assigned
Yusuf at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert
Yusuf appeared at yesterday’s Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, Norway. He performed fantastic renditions of “Midday (Avoid City After Dark)”, “Peace Train”, and “Heaven (Where True Love Goes)” with an eight-piece band and symphony orchestra. This year’s award was shared between Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank for their efforts to create economic and social
Critics Unite In Praise for An Other Cup
An Other Cup has impressed critics the world over. Here are some of the press highlights… “The sound of the new Yusuf – wonderful lyrics, enchanting guitar” Bild AM Sonntag (Germany) “Full of hopeful flowery lyrics, gorgeous melodies and Bach-inspired orchestrations” Fox News.com (USA) “A great comeback” Stern Magazine (Germany) “Little about this comeback album
Yusuf Islam Named ASCAP’s Songwriter of the Year
Yusuf was yesterday awarded the prestigious Songwriter of the Year accolade at the ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) Awards. The ceremony, which took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, celebrated the talent of the writer and publisher members of the PRS (Performing Rights Society), whose music is represented by
Yusuf at Fortune Forum
Yusuf Islam enthralled an audience of dignitaries at yesterday’s Fortune Forum event which included former US President Bill Clinton and actor Michael Douglas. The event helped raise funds to tackle world poverty and showcase the work of key humanitarian organisations. Yusuf’s last major mainstream performance in London was in 1979 at UNICEF’s Year of the